Gospel for the Mass: 2/14/16- Luke 4:1-13

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Luke 4:1-13



Activities

catholicmom.com- Click on the month. Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.

Theresa at catholickidsbulletin.blogspot.com will post a link to an activity sheet that coordinates with the Catholic Mass. There will be pictures and activities each week to help little kids understand and appreciate the Mass. Most weeks, she will also highlight a Saint whose feast day falls within that week or a liturgical symbol they can watch for at Mass.

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings

sadlierreligion.com- Scroll down to Gospel Reflection, Discussion Questions for the Gospel, and Proclaiming Faith Activities

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

mssscrafts.com- Temptation with tons of resources for illustrating the story, coloring pages/activity sheets, crafts, and songs.

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Says No To The Devil lesson

sermons4kids.com- What Did Jesus Do? Object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- I’ll Be Back object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Resisting Temptation object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- The Temptation of Christ object lesson (You can also use this for an intro to the snack if you choose to have bite size candy bars).

childrenschapel.org- It Is Written lesson with activities

The Catholic Toolbox- Temptation of Jesus lesson plan for 1st Grade on up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- Satan Tempts Jesus

sermons4kids.com- Jesus’ Temptation

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Is Tempted



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- What Did Jesus Do? group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Resisting Temptation group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- I’ll Be Back group activities (crafts)

Hero Sandwich- (scroll down to craft)


Introduce craft: We are tempted every day. How can we make to help remind ourselves to do the right thing?

dltk-bible.com- What Would Jesus Do mobile

makingfriends.com- What Would Jesus Do crafts

beau.org- Witness Bracelet Craft

dltk-bible.com- Paper Bead Cross

christiancrafters.com- Colors of Christ Cross
Neat tip at the bottom for younger students.



Games

sermons4kids.com- What Did Jesus Do? group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Resisting Temptation group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- I’ll Be Back group activities (games)


Introduce game- How did Satan tempt Jesus? (Told him to turn stones into bread. He told him that he would give him the kingdoms of the world. He told him to jump off the roof of a temple and the angels would come and lift him up so that he wouldn't be hurt.)

Temptation Obstacle Course- The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 73.

christiancrafters.com- Survivor Temptation Island
Through various fun games, activities, and group Bible discussions, participants will learn that temptation is from Satan and can lead to sin. Participants will also learn how to receive God's power to resist Satan's temptations. Event lasts approximately 3.5 hours. For grades 5 and up.


Introduce game: What are you tempted to do when you are not doing well during a game? Discuss. Let’s see if you can resist temptation while playing this fun game!

Resist the Temptation Putt-Putt


Make a putt-putt golf course.

creativekidsathome.com- Indoor Miniature Golf

mykidsadventures.com- Build Your Own Mini Golf Course

boyslife.org- Build a miniature golf course in your backyard

youtube.com- How to Make a Mini Golf Course (using household materials)



The Catholic Toolbox- Resist the Temptation File Folder Game
The object of the game is to resist the temptation just like Jesus did. 2 game boards to choose from.


Introduce game: How did Satan tempt Jesus? Told him to turn stones into bread. He told him that he would give him the kingdoms of the world. He told him to jump off the roof of a temple and the angels would come and lift him up so that he wouldn't be hurt.

Can you resist temptation? Let’s find out!

“Win or Lose by How You Choose” by Judge Judy Sheindlin

Directions- Show the children the picture and read the situation. With each situation there are a series of answers for the children to choose from. Ask the children what they would do. Do not tell the children the right answer. Explore and evaluate the different choices together with the children.



Puzzles & Worksheets

More 365 Activities for Kids- do Jesus was Tempted by Satan spot the difference puzzle on August 18.

Satan Tries to Tempt Jesus- The pictures below tell the story of Jesus in the desert. But they are all mixed up. Number them in the order that they happened. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 23).

bbc.co.uk- Jesus is Tempted worksheets

gardenofpraise.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

joanyedwards.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Alphabet Soup

sermons4kids.com- Word Shape

sermons4kids.com- Decoder

sermons4kids.com- Scrambled Sentences

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

joanyedwards.com- Crossword



Quiz

sermons4kids.com- The Temptation of Christ (multiple choice)

sermons4kids.com- The Temptation of Jesus (multiple choice)



Song

dltk-bible.com- Jesus Rap
A rap song about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness.